He later served as director of player personnel and then as general manager with the Oakland Raiders of the American Football League (AFL) from 1960 to 1963.

Fry played college football at the University of Iowa under legendary coach Howard Jones, excelling as a fullback.

In 1933, Fry served at the head football coach at Oklahoma City University, leading his squad to an 8–1 record.

Fry held the head coaching position at Kansas State for five seasons, posting an 18–21–6 record.

In 1960, Fry joined the Oakland Raiders organization, which was commencing operations as a member of the American Football League.